Speedplay or Dura-Ace SL?

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Speedplay or DA pedals?

Speedplay
13
42%
DA
9
29%
Sell both and buy Keos!
9
29%
 
Total votes: 31

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OLver
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by OLver

I own two sets of pedals: Speedplay X3 and Dura-Ace SPD-SL.
I like both. One set has to be sell.

wich set would you keep?
Does Speedplay's 30 degrees float prevent injuries?

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fdegrove
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by fdegrove

Hi,

Does Speedplay's 30 degrees float prevent injuries?


No need for as much 30 degrees of lateral float IMHO but a few degrees +/- 5 or thereabout should help prevent knee problems.

BTW, maybe you could also consider the 2005 Time RX series of pedals, the Cafe cleat system is great.

I recently had to walk back home for about 10 miles after popping a RD and they hardly show any wear and tear.
With the Look cleats that would have been a totally different story, a new set of cleats for sure.

Ciao, :wink:
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Westbank
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by Westbank

My vote: Sell both and buy some Time RXS Carbon.

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by fdegrove

Hi,

My vote: Sell both and buy some Time RXS Carbon.


Was it you buying a pair of those recently?

Glad to see you like them.

I'm seriously considering the Ti version as part of my bike trimming project. :wink:

Ciao, :wink:
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Westbank
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by Westbank

fdegrove wrote:Hi,

Was it you buying a pair of those recently?

Glad to see you like them.

I'm seriously considering the Ti version as part of my bike trimming project. :wink:



Yes it's me. I really like them. Smooth entry and release. The float is perfect and they have a low stack height.

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OLver
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by OLver

Do you think mechanical efficiency is lost because of speedplay's float?

fdegrove
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by fdegrove

Hi,

Do you think mechanical efficiency is lost because of speedplay's float?


If you mean lateral float then, no.

Ciao, :wink:
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